For several months, residents of the Hawaiian town of Pahoa have been watching the June 27 lava flow warily.
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Volcanic Activity in Kilauea’s East Rift Zone is concentrated in the Kahauale’a 2 lava flow.
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Two active lave flows: the Kahaulae’a 2 flow and the Peace Day flow, extend north and south from Kilauea’s Pu’u O’o.
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After advancing through forest for months, the June 27th lava has started to damage residential properties in Pahoa.
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Infared satellite imagery shows how lava tubes carry molten basalt from Pu'u 'O'o to the coastal plain.
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New fissures emerged near Leilani Estates.
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The June 27th lava flow continues to move through the Puna Forest Reserve in Hawaii.
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Fresh lava flows radiate from Kilauea’s Pu’su ’O’o, crater, as the Volcano’s longstanding eruption continues.
The most recent flow is pushing northeast into ohia lehua forests in Hawaii’s interior.
Pu'u 'O'o and the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout vent on Kilauea--two centers of volcanic activity--emit steam and other gases in this satellite image.
Lava from Kilauea Volcano chipped away at the doomed Royal Gardens subdivision for decades. Now more than 75 homes are gone.
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Satellite view of fresh lava flows from recent activity at Kilaue’s Pu’u O’o Crater.
This false-color image shows activity at Kilauea on May 21, 2009, including fresh lava flows, volcanic plumes, and areas of scorching temperatures.
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